In this dynamic weekend workshop, you’ll discover new answers to your most pressing questions, such as:
- How important a criterion the “in-love” feeling (also known as “spark”) is in a long-term relationship?
- When there is a lot of chemistry, how can I develop a relationship and not become consumed by the physical intimacy?
- How do I work with one of the inevitable parts of dating—rejection?
- What is the difference between “falling in love” and “growing in love”?
- What qualities (or “flaws”) in a partner do I live with and to what qualities do I say, “This is a deal-breaker”?
- If I meet someone I really like and they possess a lot of the qualities I am seeking in a partner, yet I am not physically attracted to them—how do I work with this?
- When a relationship hits a flat spot, how do I know if it’s about me or about them? How do I know if it’s time to work through it or if it’s time to leave?
- How can I make dating more fun?
- How up-front should I be with someone about my relationship goals (i.e., marriage, children, no children) without wasting too much time or scaring someone away?
- Where can I meet people who both want and are ready for a conscious, committed relationship?
Learn how to . . .
- Update limiting beliefs relating to successful partnership
- Support yourself in taking more relationship risks
- Make more self-honoring choices with yourself and potential partners
- Consistently give and receive honest and caring feedback
- Communicate in a “safe space”
- Automatically experience deeper levels of intimacy
- Avoid taking things personally; and learn what to do when you do
- Communicate more effectively by developing the two most important, yet often overlooked, relationship skills
Explore . . .
- Your “RQ” (Relationship Quotient)
- “Metacommunications”—the deeper messages beneath most surface level communications
- Your “loving switch”—turning it on and keeping it on
- Specific methods for moving forward in your relationships in mutually supportive ways
Facilitators
Drs. Ron and Mary Hulnick, President and Chief Academic Officer, respectively, of the University of Santa Monica are founding faculty and designers of both the University's Master's Degree Programs in Spiritual Psychology and the Singles Workshop. In addition, Ron and Mary are licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Mary is also a licensed Psychologist. For 30 years, they have facilitated thousands of classes and workshops.
They are respected and known worldwide for their ability to create a learning environment that is safe, supportive, and where positive change and growth can take place. Ron and Mary celebrated 31 years of marriage on January 14, 2010.
Drs. David and Bonnie Paul are faculty members at the University, both serving as Faculty Project Report Readers in the Master's Program in Spiritual Psychology. Together they co-direct the USM Prison Project, a workshop that teaches the basic principles of Spiritual Psychology at Valley State Prison for Women. In 2005 the program was nominated for a national award recognizing excellence in prison reform programs and received the Aloha Accolade Award for Excellence in Filmmaking at the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival. Married for over 10 years, Bonnie and David have been acknowledged for their facilitation skills, supporting individuals and couples in experiencing profound healing and growth.
Workshop Schedule:
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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